The judge imposed a five-year sentence for the stalking conviction, with two years suspended. However, she then added two years to the sentence as Harris’ penalty for being a habitual offender.

In January, Harris was accused of beating a local woman and taking her cellphone. That case – with charges of strangulation, battery and theft – is still pending.

The stalking charge, filed in March, alleged Harris violated a protective order by harassing that woman in February and March.

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Judi Calhoun said Harris sent his victim text messages taunting her about her electrical service being shut off. Authorities believe he contacted the utility company and asked to discontinue the service to her home.

Other text messages were threatening in nature, she said.

“Based on his behavior, he terrified this woman,” Calhoun said. “At least now, so long as he is incarcerated, she can live in peace.”